Easter Brunch for less than $50

March 24, 2013 6:18:48 AM PDT

March 24, 2013 --

Easter Sunday is on March 31,2013, and it's a great occasion to get the whole family together for a nice brunch.

Those spreads can get quite elaborate, but that doesn't mean they have to cost a lot. Chef Catherine De Orio with Hillshire Brands (www.hillshirebrands.com/) came into our ABC7 studio kitchen to show us how to make a great Easter brunch for less than $50.

Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook and stir sausage and eggs in a large skillet over medium heat until eggs are scrambled and set. 2. Flatten each biscuit and place into a greased muffin tin covering bottom and sides forming a cup. 3. Spoon sausage and egg mixture evenly into cups. Sprinkle with cheese. 4. Bake for 15 minutes or until edges of biscuit are golden brown. Serve immediately.

Preparation: In a large bowl toss together spinach, strawberries, red onion and goat cheese. In a blender or food processor, pulse sugar, white wine vinegar, onion and dijon mustard until smooth. While blender/food processor is running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until completely emulsified. Season to taste with salt. Stir in poppy seeds and serve with salad.